Bali tourism stable despite global geopolitical tensions: govt
Indonesias tourism ministry says Balis tourism sector has remained stable in recent weeks, despite global ...
Conflicts cant be resolved solely by military action, says PM Modi on West Asia, Ukraine
Finland President Alexander Stubb says international politics was unpredictable, where might is right and violence have once again become a foreign policy tool of choice
Indonesia sets age limits on digital platforms to protect children
Indonesia has introduced new rules restricting childrens access to highrisk digital platforms, aiming to curb ...
Xsolla SDK Now Available for Game Developers Globally
-Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that has helped developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today ...
SkyDrive Completes First Demo Flights in Tokyo
-SkyDrive Inc. (SkyDrive), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, is pleased to ...
Indonesia pushes waste sorting to cut landfill pollution
Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has called on all stakeholders to strengthen waste sorting efforts to prevent ...
Indonesia issues new rules to boost school safety, mental health
Indonesias education minister has unveiled new rules to foster safe, supportive schools and strengthen ...
Iran-Israel war: CBSE cancels Class 10 board exams scheduled till March 11 in West Asia
For Class 12, the exam scheduled on March 7 has been postponed and the situation will be reviewed for future exams
Indonesia distributes $50 million disaster aid to flood victims
The Ministry of Social Affairs has begun distributing several types of adaptive disaster social assistance funds ...
Why Is Afghanistan Developing a Drone Industry?
Air and air-defense capabilities remain Afghanistans most vulnerable security component.
Explained | Irans political system
Unlike the President, the Supreme Leader doesnt have any fixed term. Since the 1979 revolution, Iran has had only two Supreme Leaders Khomeini (who died in 1989) and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated by a joint American-Israeli strike on February 28, 2026
Indonesia drafts presidential order to protect Sumatran elephants
Indonesia is preparing a presidential instruction to safeguard the endangered Sumatran elephant, as shrinking and ...
Govt pushes researchindustry integration for economic growth
Indonesias Higher Education, Science, and Technology Ministry is urging stronger university and research roles ...
Nepal polls: a defining moment that asks many questions
No party is expected to win a majority on its own; while Balendra Shah is the frontrunner, he may need support from the older political elite who too are eyeing a comeback after the Gen Z protests
Health minister urges immunization amid measles outbreaks
Indonesias Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has called for urgent measles immunization as outbreaks spread ...
Prabowo urges universities to back cleanenergy push
President Prabowo Subianto has asked Indonesian universities to support the acceleration of solar power development and ...
Indonesia launches cross-sector push on child mental health
Indonesia has launched a cross-sector initiative to address rising mental health problems among children, with nine ...
Indonesia won't raise subsidized fuel prices despite global oil surge
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said that the government will not raise the price of ...
Indonesia eyes export gains amid supply disruptions
Indonesia can capitalize on export opportunities arising from disruptions in global supply chains as geopolitical ...
Minuteman III: doomsday missile of U.S. amid escalating war tensions with Iran
The Minuteman III is an intercontinental ballistic missile and forms one of the three pillars of the United States nuclear triad.
Veteran Bihar chief minister to step down for move to parliament
Nitish Kumar says the state's new government will have his full cooperation and guidance.
Indonesia to reconnect Sumatran elephant corridors in Riau
Indonesias Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni stated that the government will reconnect fragmented corridors for ...
Search resumes as Merapi volcanic mudflows recede in Central Java
Search operations resumed on Thursday after flash floods mixed with volcanic debris from Mount Merapi receded in ...
RI Govt boosts health services for Eid travel surge
Indonesia is strengthening health services at major transport hubs ahead of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr travel season, with ...
The Hindu e-book on Iran offers a look at threats facing the Islamic Republic
This e-book explores a nation grappling with the gradual decay of its original revolutionary ideals, its Resistance Economy that is designed to survive but not thrive, and the future of the Axis of Resistance.
Sri Lanka says second Iranian ship awaits entry
Sri Lanka on Wednesday (March 4, 2026) said it had recovered over 80 bodies of Iranian sailors killed after a U.S. submarine attack sank the Iranian frigate - IRIS Dena - off Galle, the island's southern coastal town
Indonesia says migrant workers in Middle Eastsafe amid tensions
Indonesias minister for the protection of migrant workers said on Thursday that the condition of Indonesian ...
Indonesia remains profitable on US crude despite rising oil prices
Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that Indonesia can remain profitable while importing crude from the United ...
Bali allowed to reopen incinerators for woodwaste
Indonesias environment minister has reauthorized the use of incinerators in Bali under strict conditions, ...
Indonesia unveils multi-business forestry plan in Vienna Summit
Indonesia introduced its multi-business forestry strategy at a global forestry summit in Vienna, ...
RI Govt warns traders to keep meet, egg prices below cap
Indonesias agriculture minister warned traders to keep prices of beef, chicken and eggs below government caps, ...
Indonesia seeks release of two Pertamina vessels in Hormuz Strait
The Indonesian government is currently negotiating the release of two tankers belonging to PT Pertamina International ...
Indonesia, UAE discuss Middle East tensions in phone call
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono held a phone call with United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin ...
Indonesia starts US crude imports amid Middle East tensions
Indonesia has begun gradually importing crude oil from the United States as part of efforts to diversify supplies away ...
Jakarta prepares quick steps to handle dry-season air pollution
The Jakarta provincial government is preparing measures to curb air pollution during the dry season expected from early ...
Cambridge drives a new era of digital maturity for the age of AI
As digital literacy moves to the forefront of education reforms worldwide, the International Education group at ...
Bali Immigration helps police track suspects in kidnapping case
The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office in Bali is assisting police in monitoring the movements of foreign nationals ...
-Kindred Labs today announced a strategic partnership with IPX (formerly known as LINE FRIENDS), the globally ...
U.S. will bitterly regret attacking IRIS Dena: Iranian Foreign Minister
The official reaction from Tehran comes a day after a U.S. submarine attacked Iranian warship IRIS Dena, which sank in the Indian Ocean off Sri Lankas southern coast
Indonesia to boost oil storage amid Middle East conflict
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, confirmed that foreign investors have agreed to ...
Sugiono, Saudi FM discuss Middle East de-escalation
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono spoke by phone with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Wednesday to ...
How the US-Iran War Has Upended Pakistans Diplomacy
Saudi Arabia, wary of further escalation, is unlikely to press Pakistan to deploy troops or join the conflict at this stage.
Indonesian Immigration arrests 13 Japanese nationals in scam raid
The Bogor Class I Non-TPI Immigration Office arrested 13 Japanese citizens suspected of scamming during a foreigner ...
More than 100 C-suite Retail Leaders to Speak at NRF 2026 APAC
The National Retail Federation and global event organizer Comexposium today unveiled thefull conference ...
AI giants promise Trump to pay for increased energy needs
To develop and use AI, the main players in the sector use data centres, whose chips and servers consume a lot of electricity
Iran-Israel war: Who are the Kurds, why US may align with them?
With a global population of 30 to 45 million people, they are one of the significant stateless ethnic group.
Nepal goes to polls in first election since Gen Z protests
Guwahati: Voters across Nepal began streaming into polling stations on Thursday morning to cast their ballots in a watershed general election, first since the Gen Z-led uprising that toppled the government of former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli last year. Polling for all 165 constituencies commenced at 7 a.m. and is scheduled to conclude at [] The post Nepal goes to polls in first election since Gen Z protests appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Use of Afghan soil for terror against Pakistan unacceptable: Army chief Munir
Asim Munir visited Wana in South Waziristan district along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, where he reviewed the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness
Operation Epic Fury Moves East: The Iran Conflict Has Left the Middle East
The possibility of expansion, into Asia and elsewhere, is no longer theoretical.
Indonesia urges Meta's transparency on algorithms, content moderation
Indonesian Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid has called on digital platform giant Meta to be ...
OpenAI looking at contract with NATO, source says
OpenAI, which is backed by Microsoft, Amazon and others, announced a deal late last week to deploy its technology in the Pentagons classified network
Yiwu Dazzling the World in the Year of the Horse
A news report fromYiwu Media Convergence Center: On the stage of the CMG(China Media Group) 2026 Year of the ...
Thailand RISE Fund Positions Thai Research for Global Innovation Impact
Thailand has launched a new phase in its national research and innovation strategy with the introduction of the ...
Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opens today showcasing global designs and trends
- Debut of the Hard Pure Gold & Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association pavilions, events deliver ...
Nepal goes to polls in first general election since government-toppling Gen Z protests last year
The voting started at 7 a.m. and will conclude at 5 p.m.; the counting will start immediately after the ballot boxes are collected
Canada, Australia must join forces to resist great power hegemony: Carney
Mark Carney spoke in the nations capital on the third day of an official visit to Australia, a trip aimed at bringing in investment and deepening ties with a fellow middle power partner
Mary Kay Goes for Gold in Global Manufacturing Standards
-Mary Kay Inc., a global direct sales leader in beauty and skincare innovation, has achieved ISO 22716 certification, ...
Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress' first vote on conflict
The war powers resolution gave lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out; the vote forced them to take a stand on a war shaping the fate of U.S. military members, countless other lives and the future of the region.
Five Republicans joined Democrats to support the subpoena proposed by GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina in a sign of continued frustration with the department's review and release of a tranche of documents regarding the disgraced financier
Spain denies U.S. claim of military cooperation on Iran as rift deepens
We will not be complicit in something that is harmful to the world and contrary to our values and interests, simply out of fear of retaliation, Spain's Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said after Trump had lashed out at Sanchez's government, calling Spain a errible ally
President Prabowo expresses condolences to Iran over death of Khamenei
Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono officially conveyed the Indonesian Government's condolences for the ...
President Prabowo urges unity as Middle East tensions escalate
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto called on the Indonesian people to maintain unity, especially amid escalating ...
Minister highlights MBG program for nutrition and character education
Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu'ti stated that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) Program is an ...
Indonesian businesses told to optimize trade agreements for growth
Deputy Trade Minister Dyah Roro Esti has urged Indonesian business players to make optimal use of trade agreements ...
Can Nepal elections favour the return of Hindu monarchy?
Nepal, sandwiched between two populous neighbors, India and Tibet/China, goes to national polls on Thursday. Political observers across Asia are closely watching Pushpa Kamal Dahal (popularly known as Prachanda), a communist leader who led a decade-long anti-monarchy Maoist movement in the Hindu-majority Himalayan nation, which dethroned the last king, Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, in [] The post Can Nepal elections favour the return of Hindu monarchy? appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Free Health Check program reaches 10.5 million participants in 2026
Chief of the Presidential Staff Office (KSP) Muhammad Qodari reported that from January to February 2026, the Free ...
Indonesia's energy supply safe despite Middle East conflict: Minister
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that the Middle East conflict involving the United ...
Indonesian VP urges teachers, parents to boost AI literacy
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka emphasized the importance of readiness among all societal elements in facing ...
VP Gibran warns: AI must not replace critical thinking in daily life
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka highlighted the importance of upholding ethics and strengthening critical ...
Bangladeshs Political Reset Meets a Geoeconomic Reckoning
Dhakas real challenge is to convert political change into economic credibility amid mounting external shocks.
Iranian warship sank by American sub in Indian Ocean, US defence secretary says
Sri Lanka's navy says around 140 people are feared missing after a military vessel went down off its southern coast.
U.S. carried out strike on Iranian warship off Sri Lanka coast, Pentagon chief says
The U.S. strike triggered a distress call and the Sri Lankan armed forces launched a search and rescue operation
Indonesia stresses security in building future capital Nusantara
Indonesia is prioritizing advanced defense and cybersecurity systems in building its future capital, Nusantara, in East ...
BRIN study projects GDP boost from free meals program
Research by Indonesias National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) shows the Government's Free Nutritious ...
Indonesia, Kazakhstan explore cultural cooperation
Indonesias Culture Minister Fadli Zon welcomed plans for deeper collaboration with Kazakhstan during a meeting ...
Iran-Israel war: A daybyday rundown of the escalating crisis
A joint U.S.-Israel attack on Iran and the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have plunged West Asia into a fastspreading war, with Tehran and its allies launching retaliatory strikes across Israel, the Gulf and U.S. bases.
Indonesia launches first rice exports for Hajj Pilgrims
Indonesia has begun exporting 2,280 tonnes of rice to Saudi Arabia, marking the first time the nation supplies its ...
U.K. charters first repatriation flight for British stranded due to West Asia conflict
The U.K. said it will deploy a Royal Navy warship to the eastern Mediterranean to bolster security around its Royal Air Force (RAF) base at Akrotiri in Cyprus
Without mentioning U.S. President Donald Trump by name, Foreign Ministry spokesperson alluded to his call for Iranians to take power from the clerical leadership
Spain's Sanchez stands firm on opposition to war in Iran despite Trump's trade threat
It's not clear how Mr. Trump would cut off trade with Spain, a European Union member. The EU negotiates trade on behalf of all its 27 members
Herbalife Announces Cristiano Ronaldo Invests $7.5 Million in Pro2col Technology
Herbalife Ltd.(NYSE: HLF), a premier health and wellness company, community and platform, announced global ...
As the new year begins and all things renew, on the stage of the 2026 Spring Festival Gala of China Media ...
Indonesian VP Gibran explores IoT education at Bandung junior high
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka reviewed the implementation of education anchored in the internet of ...
Myanmar junta to ration fuel for private vehicles, blaming shipping disruptions in West Asia
The NDSC warned businesses and individuals not to hoard fuel for resale at inflated prices, saying that violators would be prosecuted
Indonesian Minister urges creative kids' menus for Free Meals Program
Indonesian Population and Family Development Minister Wihaji urged nutrition fulfillment service units ...
Indonesia's PPN Ministry backs North Penajam Paser as buffer for IKN
Indonesias National Development Planning (PPN) Ministry has voiced its readiness to assist North Penajam Paser ...
Jakarta (ANTARA)- PT Waskita Beton Precast Tbk (ticker code: WSBP) continue to ensure the smooth supply of ...
Iran war: Congress taking first votes as debate rages about U.S. goals
The votes in Congress this week represented potentially consequential markers of just where lawmakers stand on the war as they look ahead to midterm elections and the consequences of the conflict
